Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2647 of 28 November 2023 concerning the authorisation of the preparation of Bacillus subtilis DSM 5750 and Bacillus paralicheniformis DSM 5749 as a feed additive for calves for fattening, lambs for rearing and for fattening and minor ruminant species for rearing and for fattening, and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2308 as regards the terms of the authorisation of that preparation for suckling piglets (holder of authorisation: Chr. Hansen A/S)

The preparation specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and to the functional group ‘gut flora stabilisers’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition for calves for fattening, lambs for rearing and for fattening, and minor ruminant species for rearing and for fattening, subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex.

In the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2308, the provision number 4 in the column ‘other provisions’ is replaced by the following: ‘4. Indicate in the instructions for use: “It is recommended to feed the additive to lactating sows and suckling piglets simultaneously.” ’

1 The preparation of Bacillus subtilis (DSM 5750) and Bacillus licheniformis (DSM 5749) for use for suckling piglets and premixtures containing that preparation, which are produced and labelled before 19 June 2024 in accordance with the rules applicable before 19 December 2023 may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted.

2 Compound feed and feed materials containing the preparation referred to in paragraph 1 for use for suckling piglets, which are produced and labelled before 19 December 2024 in accordance with the rules applicable before 19 December 2023 may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted.

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.